Friday, March 8, 2013

France Friday, "Allons-Y!"



      Our catch-phrase during this journey and the title of our blog is "Allons-y" which means "Let's Go!"  It's a rally cry for us to get involved in what God is doing around the world, and particularly in France.  We since come to find out that we're not the only ones to make that our catch-phrase! (See the video above from a fairly popular British TV show).    

      We're ready to go.  We long to see what God has in store.  And God is working.  It feels right now that we have so many opportunities before us that it's a little bit overwhelming trying to juggle them all.  But it all takes me back to the World Team value of "teamwork" and "interdependence." And I can't say it was intentional, but even our slogan speaks to the fact that we can't do it alone.  And I don't think God wants us to.  We're so thankful for those that have met with us regularly to pray and to organize our efforts, as well as for the many others that have helped in so many ways.  Please continue to pray for us as God prepares us for the work of the ministry, as we seek to "equip the saints," as we cry out "Allons-y!" to the beloved.  And so I say to you, "Let's go." How does God want you to get involved in what He's doing around the world? 

Monday, March 4, 2013

Got Pickles??...


WE NEED PICKLE JARS! (the BIG ones)  Recently, a friend and his wife have felt God calling them to partner with us in this support-raising process on a whole new level.  We will be sharing some of the other ways in the near future, but our first venture is to collect as many large pickle jars as we can (we need about 12 or so).  We will be placing them at different businesses and organizations around the area (with permission of course).  We will be collecting one-time donations and pledges as well as displaying information about our call.  We could use your help.  If you have any of these jars or even the large cheese ball containers like you can find at Sams, please let us know.  Thanks so much and have a great Monday!